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Medical Negligence Solicitors You Can Trust

If you believe you or a loved one has suffered due to substandard medical care, Whelan Law is here to help. With decades of experience and a focused approach to medical negligence law, we provide clear, compassionate legal guidance to those who need it most.

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What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a patient suffers harm due to the failure of a healthcare professional or institution to provide care that meets an acceptable standard. This can include misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, prescription mistakes, or failures during childbirth.

If the care received was below standard and caused injury or worsened an existing condition, it may form the basis of a legal claim.

Common Types of Medical Negligence

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis – including serious conditions such as stroke or lung cancer

  • Surgical errors – operating on the wrong site, leaving foreign objects inside the body, or preventable post-surgical infections

  • Birth injuries – negligence during pregnancy or labour that causes harm to the mother or baby

  • Medication errors – incorrect dosage, drug interactions, or prescribing the wrong medication

  • Negligent aftercare – failure to provide appropriate follow-up leading to deterioration

Each case is unique. We can help you understand whether the care you received was negligent and if you have grounds to take legal action.

Our Approach

At Whelan Law, we take pride in offering expert, personalised legal support. Our team will:

  • Arrange an initial consultation to understand your circumstances

  • Obtain relevant medical records and expert opinions

  • Advise you clearly on the strengths of your case

  • Represent you in mediation or in court, if needed

We approach each case with care and discretion, understanding the sensitivity involved when a person has suffered due to medical treatment gone wrong.

Why Choose Whelan Law?

Whether the harm was physical, psychological or financial — we help clients get answers, accountability and, where appropriate, financial redress.

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Experienced Professionals

Decades of experience in complex medical negligence claims

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Clear Communication

Transparent, client-focused legal service

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Effective Resolution

Expert legal representation combined with compassion

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Trusted

Based in Dublin, with clients across Ireland

Time Limits & Next Step

Medical negligence claims in Ireland must generally be brought within two years of the date of knowledge of the injury. That’s why it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. Not sure if you have a case? Speak to us in confidence — our initial advice is free.

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